04 Apr 2024 --- AI and augmented reality (AR) are no longer tied to technology companies alone. The beauty industry is tapping into this tech to improve customer and retailer experiences. Perfect Corp. debuts an AI Hair Type Analysis technology that identifies hair texture, thickness and curl patterns, and Redken releases an interactive QR code on a Times Square billboard in New York, US, enabling virtual try-ons of its new Acidic Color Gloss Collection.